Danny Duffy | Starting Pitcher

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Danny Duffy reported to camp at 212 pounds -- 17 pounds heavier than he was last season.

It's good weight, as Royals manager Ned Yost said Duffy is in "the best shape I’ve ever seen him in." The idea behind adding the weight is to hold up better over the course of a long season after Duffy had shoulder and oblique issues late last year. His goal in 2015 is to pitch 200 innings. "I just feel healthier," he said. "I feel, overall, just better. I don’t feel like I’m wiry anymore. I feel like I’m filled out and ready to go." Feb 22 - 9:57 AM

Royals and LHP Danny Duffy avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.425 million contract.

It's a shade over the midpoint of figures exchanged last month. Duffy was excellent for the Royals last season, putting up a 2.53 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 113/53 K/BB ratio over 149 1/3 innings. He'll be a big part of Kansas City's rotation again in 2015. Feb 6 - 12:15 PM

Danny Duffy requested $3 million and was offered $1.75 million from the Royals when arbitration figures were exchanged.

The 26-year-old southpaw has dealt with many injuries over the years, but was extremely impressive in 149 1/3 innings in 2014, posting a 2.53 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 113/53 K/BB ratio. MLBTradeRumors.com falls on Duffy's side in this battle, projecting him to earn $2.6 million. Jan 16 - 10:39 PM

Royals manager Ned Yost acknowledged after the World Series that Danny Duffy was held out of the postseason rotation because of a stress reaction in his rib cage.

The injury didn't bother Duffy in short relief stints, but the pain would catch up to him if he went more than two or three innings. Duffy wound up making three relief appearances during Kansas City's deep postseason run, allowing two runs in 4 2/3 innings. He'll be a big part of the club's starting rotation in 2015. Thu, Oct 30, 2014 11:21:00 AM

It's the next step in his hitting program after he took some dry swings earlier this week. "He’s progressing fine," Royals manager Ned Yost said. Making his way back from offseason wrist surgery, Gordon is on pace to be ready to roll well before Opening Day as long as he can avoid setbacks.

Royals general manager Dayton Moore said Thursday that they are looking at Kris Medlen (elbow) as someone who will be able to contribute in the second half in 2015.

Medlen, who is coming off a second Tommy John surgery this past March, was signed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract with a $10 million mutual option for 2017. The Royals are going to be extra careful about pushing him too soon.

Luke Hochevar (elbow) faced hitters Tuesday for the first time since Tommy John surgery.

It's a big step for Hochevar, who is nearly a full year removed from Tommy John surgery. He still has some hurdles to cross, but the Royals believe he'll be ready for Opening Day or close to it. He could be a big weapon for a bullpen which was already a strength last season.